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I designed and built our home 20 years ago. It is load-bearing Adobe downstairs and timber with earthen plasters upstairs. I love it so much! When I started out, I had to teach myself most building related skills. Today, I teach others how to retrofit and build using natural materials, mainly through online channels. It works! Our mentorship program, Earth Building Academy, is currently open for enrollment. Comment below if you want to know more or visit our bio. #naturalbuilding #earthbuilding #earthbuildingacademy #earthenplaster #adobebrick

Where are you currently getting your natural building advice from? Books? YouTube? Workshops? Trial and error? There is a lot of inspiration out there, but little structured, technically sound guidance. That's what I focus on. I share free education regularly. And for those working on bigger projects, I offer support through training, consulting, and materials. If you are working toward your own natural building project or are curious, comment EARTH and I'll send you something useful. #naturalbuilding #earthbuilding #earthplaster #dıy

Had some help with the finish plaster . This is what one of my helpers had to say… #naturalbuilding #cob #solutions #pallet #earth

Here’s a little demo on applying the earthen cob plaster over the wood… for more info on building you can join our online community and course. Link is in the bio… #naturalbuilding #cob #solutions #pallet #earth

Thanks for everyone that joined us at the workshop back in late October! Enjoy this overview of the 2 classes alongside the history of Pargetting and James Collier’s recent work! LINK TO VIDEO ON PROFILE OR STORY #architecture #naturalmaterials #diy #plaster #woodstoneandsteelbaby

Fall plaster workshops & apprenticeships are underway! Strangers show up from all over for full immersion and leave as plasterers and community. We love making the world a little smaller, and we daresay a little better, with every initiate into natural building. From sunup to sundown we move together as an organism, and the results are real. Our goal is to send you home confident with a hawk and trowel, a thorough understanding of the materials and the mechanics of the craft, and the inspiration to apply it. That’s what the Realness Preserve represents: the audacity and ability to take action, the skills and support to challenge the status quo and succeed, to take ownership of our lives and create a reality of our own liking. It’s no small feat to break away from your routine for a little while and come aboard our little pirate ship on the prairie - we salute our students! #limeplaster #naturalbuilding #naturalbuildingworkshop #healthyhomes #vocfree #plasticfree #texascob #earthenbuilding #naturalbuilders #naturalplaster #therealnesspreserve #heritageskills #artisan #cobhouse #adobehouse

From soil to sanctuary 🏡🌱 Learn wattle amd daub, earth plasters, paints + more in our hands-on Natural Building Workshop. Create regenerative homes, connect with nature, change the future. Book your place for May 2026 → Link in the Bio #NaturalBuildingWorkshop #EcoBuild #SlowTravel

Mixing a batch of adobe: one part water, two handfuls of chopped straw, two parts sand, one part sifted clay. What could be simpler than building with the earth we stand on? Sign up for an academy, internship or field study session to get hands on experience with this wonderful material! #earthship #adobe #naturalbuilding #greenbuilding #earth

Project update on our Hobbit Hut here in Watsonville #naturalbuilding #cob #solutions #pallet #earth …

These trapezoidal panels are light enough to be handled by one person! #naturalbuilding #climateaction #strawbaleconstruction

Want walls that are strong, beautiful, and built to last — naturally? 🌿 ✨ Not all clays are equal, but the right natural additives can make your plaster rock-solid! From plant gums to tannins, these ancient techniques have been trusted by builders for centuries. 💬 Comment “PDF” below to get the full guide with recipes and tips and a link to our upcoming in-person workshop! 🏡 💚 #NaturalBuilding #ClayPlaster #EarthBuilding #SustainableHomes #ancienttechniques

Bob Campbell from Boulder Plaster Company is leading the charge! We have started the first coat of Bond plaster from @earthaus.plaster and it is working over our @steico_se like a dream. Natural building ftw! @mojo_woodworks @fredmorize @caddiscollaborative #timberframe #naturalbuilding #plaster